2024 Davis Cup Finals: Knock-Out Stage Preview

The Davis Cup Finals, set to take place in Málaga, Spain, will mark Rafael Nadal’s final tournament as a professional. One of the most remarkable careers in tennis—and sports in general—will come to a close in front of his home crowd, with the hope of adding another Davis Cup trophy to his collection.

The 21-time Grand Slam champion, Olympic gold medalist, two-time ATP Finals winner, and five-time Davis Cup champion will face the Netherlands in the first elimination round, as the Dutch aim to spoil the farewell of the “Beast.”

Elsewhere, Germany faces a tough matchup against Canada, while the United States will look to secure a spot in the semifinals by overcoming Australia.

The tournament’s favorite, Italy, will take on a team full of uncertainty: Argentina.

In this quarterfinal round, each series will consist of three matches: two singles and one doubles. The team that wins two out of three games will advance to the next round.

Davis Cup Finals: Netherlands vs. Spain

The Netherlands qualified for this stage by finishing second in their group with a 1-2 record, behind Italy. Their standout player is Tallon Griekspoor, who will aim to capitalize on Rafael Nadal’s lack of match rhythm to secure a victory. Meanwhile, Botic van de Zandschulp has had a modest year, with his best achievement being a quarterfinal run at the US Open.

Spain not only has the emotional boost of Rafael Nadal’s farewell, as he’s sure to give everything on the court but also boasts the presence of Carlos Alcaraz. One of the best players in the world, Alcaraz captured titles at Roland Garros and defended his Wimbledon crown. At just 21 years old, he is ranked third in the world and is eager to move past his early exits from the ATP Finals and the US Open.

Países Bajos vs. Spain Betting Pick: Spain

Davis Cup Finals: Germany vs. Canada

With a 2-1 record in the group stage, Germany aims to prove it’s ready to make a significant impact in the Davis Cup. The team leans on the experience of Jan-Lennard Struff and Daniel Altmaier. Struff secured a title this year, but Germany’sstrongest asset lies in their doubles pairing of Tim Pütz and Kevin Krawietz, who are among the top specialists in this format.

Canada enters the quarterfinals unbeaten in the group stage, having defeated Argentina, Great Britain, and Finland. The team benefits from the experience of Milos Raonic, whose powerful serve remains a weapon, and Denis Shapovalov, a talented player who has struggled in 2024 despite capturing a title in Belgrade.

Germany vs. Canada Betting Pick: Canada

Davis Cup Finals: United States vs. Australia

The United States is a stronger team than many might expect, starting with Taylor Fritz, one of the top players in the sport, ranked fifth in the world, and coming off an impressive performance in the ATP Finals. This year, Fritz has claimed two titles. Tommy Paul, the team’s other singles player, is ranked 12th in the world, while the doubles pairing of Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek could play a key role in the team’s success.

For Australia, both Alexei Popyrin and Jordan Thompson hold respectable positions in the world rankings but will need to elevate their level of play if they hope to advance. Australia finished second in their group, securing wins over France and the Czech Republic but falling to Spain.

USA vs. Australia Betting Pick: USA

Davis Cup Finals: Italy vs. Argentina

Italy is the top contender for the Davis Cup title, primarily because they have Jannik Sinner, the best tennis player in the world this year. Sinner won the Australian Open and the US Open while reaching the semifinals at both Roland Garros and Wimbledon. In 2024, he claimed seven titles. His teammate, Lorenzo Musetti, currently ranked 17th in the world, is looking to climb even higher, especially at just 22 years of age.

Argentina, on the other hand, is aiming to pull off a major upset in Málaga with Francisco Cerúndolo and Sebastián Báez. Báez, a clay-court specialist, has had a strong year with titles in Santiago and Rio de Janeiro, making him a potential threat in this matchup.

Italy vs. Argentina Betting Pick: Italy